Procurement Specialist (Arabic Speaker)

Asteco; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate consultancy in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support the tendering process, negotiate with vendors, and implement procurement policies. The ideal candidate will have experience in procurement and a strong ability to identify cost-saving opportunities. Responsibilities include facilitating communication between vendors and internal departments, managing contracts, and ensuring compliance with procurement standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and contract management.
• Strong negotiation skills with vendors and suppliers.
• Ability to analyze cost-saving opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the Tendering/Bidding process.
• Communicate resolutions to issues with partners.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings.

Skills

Procurement processes

Vendor negotiation

Cost savings strategies

Contract management

Job description

• Assist in the Tendering/Bidding process from planning & prequalification until award, ensure it is implemented as per the procurement policy and procedures.
• Effectively communicate oral and written resolution of issues with all internal and external partners.
• Apply established procedures, policies, and standards.
• Proactively identify opportunities for sourcing and cost savings.
• Observe and apply established corrective actions on procurement process when required to enhance performance (reduction of time / cost).
• Assist in identifying and delivering commercially favorable contracts and cost savings opportunities associated with vendor agreements.
• Assist in delivering optimal value for all spend across the Asset MGT Business Units (Residential, Commercial & Retail) by using best practices, professional tools and techniques.
• Identify saving and synergies strategies against approved budgets and transactions.
• Negotiate with vendors and suppliers to get the best techno-commercial values.
• Support (when necessary) the technical evaluation done by users.
• Control the commercial review of proposals to ensure obtaining best deals.
• Assist in the review and validation of the final award recommendation process.
• Ensure all products and services are delivered on time and within RFP specifications.
• Facilitate the procurement process and liaise between external vendors and internal Departments.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of procurement policies, participate in the review on a regular basis to ensure relevance and conformance with best practices and compliance with internal and regulatory policies.
• Maintain proper records for all executed contracts, respond to Audit requests, maintain active live report about open requests and provide the section manager with weekly and monthly progress report.
• Perform any other job-related duties as requested by the immediate Manager/Director.